Chronic Illness and Disability Grief Spill

Grief often accompanies changes in our bodies whether due to age, injury, the impact of trauma, or something else entirely. Loss of health impacts our capacity, autonomy, identity, and relationships. Frequently misunderstood and under-recognized, living with chronic illness and disability requires abundant creativity and resilience, often at a tremendous cost. This too, we may need to grieve. Luckily, though our experiences are different, we are not alone. Where systems often fail us, community can offer the valuable resource of solidarity and care.

Amidst a dominant culture that seeks to optimize health, productivity, and efficiency, this group will intentionally slow things down and avoid rushing past our most vulnerable parts. Together, we will make room for the wide range of loss and grief experiences through open shares and collective presence. With simple prompts for reflection and the opportunity to share as you feel comfortable, facilitated by peers who experience disability or…